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Recent Examples of emptied
Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
The border region has largely emptied out over the past year as the two sides have traded fire.
—Aamer Madhani, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Other sources of water that should be regularly emptied include pet dishes, fountains, bird bath, plant pots and saucers, according to Santa Clara County.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Pic is based on the remarkable story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash register in the morning after herding staff into freezers.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Some neighbors who decided to leave Asheville until the power and/or water were resurrected emptied their pantries before departure.
—Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
The border region has largely emptied out over the past year as the two sides have traded fire.
—Aamer Madhani, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Other sources of water that should be regularly emptied include pet dishes, fountains, bird bath, plant pots and saucers, according to Santa Clara County.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Pic is based on the remarkable story of Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming serial robber who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight via their roofs, then emptied the cash register in the morning after herding staff into freezers.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptied
Adjective
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To the empty wok, add the remaining vegetable oil, the garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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There were cigarettes on the bar, empty glasses on the back tables, and only a dozen guests left at Sid Gold’s Request Room.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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About 500 people were evacuated for hours after the accident to spare them exposure to the hazardous plume from the chemical used by farmers to add nitrogen fertilizer to the soil and in large buildings as a refrigerant.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The department advised on Friday that a third flight departed with 97 on board, bringing the total number of individuals evacuated through the charters to roughly 350.Helena Skinner, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pickup drifted to the right and collided with the unoccupied vehicle and the two pedestrians.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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The film returns more than once to a shot of what looks like rolling shelves in an unoccupied room being moved around mechanically.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Adams and Williams seek to take the seat left vacant by term-limited Freeman.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In California, San Francisco and Berkeley approved taxes on vacant properties in 2022.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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But on Thursday, in a surprise ruling, the court vacated the temporary restraining order that had prevented the Education Department from moving forward with the loan forgiveness plan.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The attention to the case, which included questions about the defense Syed received, led to his conviction being vacated in September 2022.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Australasia Northland, New Zealand Murray River, Australia Australia’s Murray River is the third-longest navigable river in the world after the Amazon and the Nile.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Uruguay is ideal for road tripping, thanks to its highly navigable roads that connect the capital to inland territories, adjacent cities, and plenty of beaches along the coast.Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Emptied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptied. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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